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I've never understood why such contracts are allowed in the first place.
The DWP takes a dim view of people leaving their jobs or getting sacked, understandably so, however, that puts those working under those infamous contracts in an impossible position. They're not very likely to be made redundant when they can just not be given any hours if there's no work and they can't quit their jobs and claim benefits. Of course they could try and find another job but how easy is that, especially when those infamous contracts are so prevalent in certain industries?
People are better off being unemployed than working on zero hours contracts.
A cost of living study found the unemployed have Ł174 left after paying for all essentials each month, while those on zero hours have Ł130.
A cost of living study found the unemployed have Ł174 left after paying for all essentials each month, while those on zero hours have Ł130.
The DWP takes a dim view of people leaving their jobs or getting sacked, understandably so, however, that puts those working under those infamous contracts in an impossible position. They're not very likely to be made redundant when they can just not be given any hours if there's no work and they can't quit their jobs and claim benefits. Of course they could try and find another job but how easy is that, especially when those infamous contracts are so prevalent in certain industries?
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